Which one among the following is not correct about the Secretary Gener

Which one among the following is not correct about the Secretary General of the Lok Sabha?

The Secretary General is the advisor to the Speaker.

The Secretary General acts under authority in the name of the Speaker.

The Secretary General works under the Speaker with delegated authority.

The Secretary General passes orders in the name of the Speaker.

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UPSC CDS-2 – 2020

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The Secretary General of the Lok Sabha is the administrative head of the Lok Sabha Secretariat and the advisor to the Speaker. The Secretary General works under the authority and direction of the Speaker, performing duties delegated by the Speaker or as prescribed by rules. While the Secretary General acts on behalf of the Speaker and the House, they do not typically *pass orders in the name of* the Speaker. Formal orders and rulings are issued by the Speaker. The Secretary General implements decisions and manages the administration.

The Secretary General is a permanent, non-partisan officer of Parliament, distinct from the elected Speaker.

The Secretary General’s role includes advising the Speaker on parliamentary practice and procedure, authenticating bills passed by the House, preparing parliamentary papers, and managing the administrative and financial affairs of the Secretariat. They issue communications and perform actions *on behalf of* the Speaker or the House, but passing original ‘orders in the name of the Speaker’ is not the standard description of their function.

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